June 14, 2009
Without sight we are dependent, contingent, tentative, and incomplete. Again and again today, the lectionary tells us that the reality is that we cannot see, at least not as God sees. We are distracted by the external and trivial. We are, frankly, wrong when we believe we do see.
November 16, 2008
I am a Muslim and a Pakistani and the image that this statement conjures up in the minds of Americans today is a parallel universe to the reality I knew growing up. Therefore, it is vital that you know the cultural heritage I come from – a heritage that is much needed in the world today, and which parallels the teachings of Islam’s Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Manning died on November 30, 2007. He and Sonya were longtime members of the Church of the Saviour and founding members of Seekers (Sonya was a founding co-pastor). Their children Barbara, Nancy, and Larry grew up in C of S.
Twice each year, usually in the late winter and again around All Saints Day, we gather at the Wellspring Center for supper on Friday through Saturday lunch. It’s an informal time for sharing meals, stories and songs with people of all ages. Everyone is invited to join us. We spend the night in the cabins at Wellspring, and be there in the morning to welcome the new day with time for reflection and quiet conversation. Click here for more information about Wellspring Center.
| Part of our tradition is to spend one weekend each year in silent retreat. To support this individual commitment and nurture our life together, Seekers Church provides leadership for two silent retreat weekends each year. Click here for more information about Dayspring Retreat Center.
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